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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
07/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Broad-leaved croton and bitter leaf extracts found to be effective against several bacterial and fungal pathogens
Medicinal plants are still widely used today in many parts of the world. In some developing countries, more than half of the population relies on these plants and consider them their primary source of health care. Despite the dependence of many people on these medicinal plants, however, researchers estimate that only about 15 percent of […]
06/19/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A natural treatment for superbugs, thanks to traditional remedies from Cameroon
The use of traditional medicine is prevalent in many developing countries, thanks to it being accessible and reliable, as well as affordable. Of the many ailments traditional remedies address, infectious diseases caused by fungal or bacterial pathogens are among the most common. In Cameroon, a large portion of the population considers natural remedies as their primary source […]
06/04/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Under-investigated plants from the myrtle family found to have antibacterial activity
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to be a global health threat. As microbial pathogens develop new resistance mechanisms, common infectious diseases become difficult to treat. As a consequence, they also become more dangerous. For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in 2014, nearly half-a-million people died from tuberculosis, which was caused by a multi-drug resistant […]
06/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers develop “controlled” viruses capable of destroying tumors
Viruses, particularly a new strain of coronavirus, have recently been thrust into the global spotlight due to an outbreak in China that quickly spread around the world. But while the deadliness of viral infections is much discussed at the moment — thanks to the ongoing pandemic — death is not the only thing viruses bring […]
05/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists study the in vivo antiplasmodial activity of J. gossypiifolia in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice
In this study, researchers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria evaluated the in vivo antiplasmodial activity of the ethanol leaf extract and fractions obtained from Jatropha gossypiifolia (bellyache bush) using Plasmodium berghei-infected mice. Their results were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. The researchers analyzed the phytochemical composition, physicochemical properties and median lethal dose (LD50) […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Efficacy of traditional remedies from Cameroon against antibiotic resistant bacteria
In this study, researchers at the University of Buea in Cameroon investigated the activity of ten remedies sold in marketplaces in Southwest Cameroon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Traditional remedies are commonly used to treat various ailments, including bacterial infections. The researchers purchased ten remedies and analyzed their […]
04/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers investigate the antimicrobial efficacy and cytotoxicity of South African plants from the Myrtacea family
In this study, researchers from South Africa and Tanzania examined the antimicrobial efficacy and cytotoxicity of some under-investigated plants from the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family that are endemic to South Africa. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains an important global health problem, especially since new antimicrobials are difficult […]
04/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-fungal activity of Croton tricolor essential oil
In this study, researchers from Brazil identified the chemical components of the essential oil obtained from the stems of Croton tricolor and studied their anti-fungal activity against several Candida species. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. For their analysis, the researchers first extracted essential oil from C. tricolor stems through hydrodistillation with a […]
04/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Low sensitivity of coronavirus tests means patients may be getting INCORRECT results, warn experts
People who test negative for the coronavirus may not be out of the woods just yet. Despite the lack of scientific data regarding this, medical doctors in the U.S. and around the world are noticing a surge in false-negative results from coronavirus tests, which, together with undiagnosed asymptomatic cases, may be helping the deadly virus spread […]
03/31/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Examining the antimicrobial activity of Conyza bonariensis and Tribulus terrestris
Researchers from Tanzania evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Conyza bonariensis and Tribulus terrestris, two plants that grow in their country. Their findings were published in the journal Herbal Medicine. The increase in microbial drug resistance demands new and effective drugs; medicinal plants are promising sources of these. Natural antimicrobial agents have protected human life from fatal diseases […]
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